They were a bit tongue-in-cheek, CL ...

But discombobulate vs formulate? Just how many syllables have to rhyme before they pass the test?

And how do you pronounce "wolf" cf "engulf"? Not a hell of a difference.

Also, see my reply to Mike.

>Those are considered slanted rhymes. Not true rhymes. The can work in songs, etc., but are not considered pure. To the purist anyway.
>
>>>> 21. There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with: orange,
>>>> purple, and silver.
>>>
>>>Also:
>>>
>>>ninth
>>>pint
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>>Saint, if you're a cockney
>>
>>>wolf
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>>engulf? ('ppends on one's accent, I guess)
>>
>>>opus
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>>prospectus, et al.
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>>>dangerous
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>>amorous, et al
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>>>marathon
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>>gone, et al
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>>>discombobulate
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>>formulate, dissipate, et al